3 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on gratitude. Explore teachings across 2 chapters.
Ishtan bhogan hi vo deva dasyante yajna-bhavitah, tair dattan apradayaibhyo yo bhunkte stena eva sah
Nourished by sacrifice, the gods will grant you all the enjoyments you desire. But one who enjoys their gifts without offering anything back to them is indeed a thief.
Yajna-shishtashinah santo mucyante sarva-kilbishaih, bhunjate te tv agham papa ye pacanty atma-karanat
The spiritually-minded, who eat food that is first offered in sacrifice, are released from all kinds of sin. Others, who cook food for their own enjoyment, verily eat only sin.
Arjuna uvaca: mad-anugrahaya paramam guhyam adhyatma-samjnitam, yat tvayoktam vacas tena moho 'yam vigato mama
Arjuna says: By the supremely confidential spiritual instruction You have given me, my delusion has now been dispelled.